Drool Over This Beautiful 1990 BMW M3 E30, Then Buy it!

If you’ve been itching to get into a pristine E30 M3, and you’ve got the bucks to back up such want, this is your time.

This stunning and pricey 1990 BMW M3 30 is headed to the prestigious Mecum Auto Auction in Monterey, California later this month. If you’re wondering about the price, this bad boy is expected to bring anywhere from $60,000 to $80,000 bucks. That’s nearly as much as a new (base model) BMW M3 or M4 would set you back nowadays.

While the condition of this particular example is beyond immaculate, the odometer reads 75,000 original miles, which for any collector-grade BMW is rather high. One can only imagine what the price estimate would be if the mileage were lower, as can be found in other mint-condition BMWs.

The 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine under the hood produces a basic 192 horsepower, which on paper may not seem like much, but with a lightweight body and when paired to a 5-speed manual transmission with track-inspired gear ratios, this M3 can light up its rear tires and lap racetracks faster than most more-powerful modern cars could ever dream of. This is one of the very last M3s that were solely driver and performance focused, though this model does include a fashionable integrated mobile phone.

So, is it time to get your wallet out?

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Via [Mecum]